Case Study.Relating Self-Concept and Learning Disabilities to Athletic Success and Academic Achievement

<p>Brad Dodson, a 21 year old male, served as the subject of this case study. The purpose of the study was to determine if self-concept in the learning disabled student can be improved after athletic success is realized and if an improved self-concept realized through athletic success can transfer to an improvement In academics.</p> <p>Much of the data used in the study was collected through interviews with the subject. Additional data was collected through Interviews with family members, former teachers and acquaintances of the subject. The researcher's personal contact with the subject in a teacher-coach/student relationship was also utilized.</p> <p>In addition, the researcher had access to the cumulative records of the subject. These records Included test scores, academic achievement and teacher comments.</p> <p>The findings of this study were reported In non-traditional terms using a narrative style. This narrative style allowed the researcher to use first person commentary and observation.</p> <p>The findings indicated that the subject's self-concept improved markedly after he became involved in running. As result, he improved academically as well. It appeared that he was able to achieve in academics well enough to earn а college scholarship due to the improved self-concept he developed through running.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Specialist in Education

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Teacher Education

Year

1988

Author dc:creator

• Stephens, J. Michael

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. James M. Brewbaker
• Dr. Joe George
• Dr. Michaell Taylor

• Disabled Student
• Athletic Success
• Academics
• Brad Dodson
• Self-Concept
• Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
• Health and Physical Education
• Special Education and Teaching

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/721

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:csuepress.columbusstate.edu:theses_dissertations-1711